Lovely wine and a tasting experience. Go for a relaxing afternoon. Reminds me of Italy. The wine is…read moredelicious.

What a hidden gem! So happy I found this winery when searching on google maps for wineries near…read moreLoomis. I loved that it was a smaller winery on an organic farm with gorgeous views and excellent service. It is a short 5 min walk up a gravel/dirt road from the small parking area to the tasting area so ladies may want to avoid heels (our sandals were just fine). The couple that owns the winery were so personable, loved that he brought out each of the tastings and chatted with us about the wine & farm origins, while his wife made the biscotti & gave us all samples to try - yum! The tasting was so reasonably priced and I couldn't believe a personal charcuterie board was included too. Of course, the wine was all very good and we purchased some bottles to take home. I only wished we could have stayed longer than the two hour time limit (based on space).

Happy Dayz Vineyard is an absolute Gem in Placer County! This winery is the perfect blend of a…read morerelaxing and beautiful location paired with delectable wines. Their outdoor tasting room overlooks hilltop views and if you're lucky you might be able to see a train drive on by too. The setup includes adirondack chairs and tables outside. They offer tastings as well as glasses ($10 each) and bottles that range from $27-$30. I tried their 2023 Grenache Blanc, 2023 Malbec Rose, Mix Red Blend, 2021 Barbera & 2019 Primitivo. All the wines tasted great and had a good complexity. Happy Dayz is a family owned winery with a husband and wife duo. They love their craft, which you can tell from their wines and the overall experience they provide. They are only open select weekends so be sure to check their website and social media for those details. In addition to offering great wines a wonderful experience, they give back to a local non-profit in Sacramento called GiGiś Playhouse and donate 21% of all Malbec Rosé sold. This helps support the Down Syndrome community. Cheers to Happy Dayz!

My favorite stop in Placer County! This winery is just right with a mix of being: family owned with…read morea personal touch that make you feel like a part of the family there! It is also the perfect place to take friends and family members because there is so much open seating, where you could look out on the winery as the train goes past or sit in some adirondack chairs playing cards. Additionally, if you are into wine but have not found your spot yet, I recommend doing the Placer County Wine Trail in the area!

Friendly staff and lovely wines. I joined during my very first visit…read more I came back last month to pick up my membership wines and brought a friend--she loved the wines so much that she joined too! It's a great place to relax, whether you sit outside or inside. I also had the pleasure of meeting the owner--such a lovely person. Thank you!

Josh was really cool and personable. He was knowledgeable and welcoming. The wine there was yummy…read moreand I ended up taking the white bottle home and he even gave me a bunch of lemons from their tree. Charming tasting spot with good wines.

We were genuinely excited to finally try Casque Wines since it's practically right around the…read morecorner from our family property on acreage nearby. We invited friends and family for an afternoon tasting, grabbed lunch from the café next door, and expected a warm local winery experience. Unfortunately, it turned into one of the most disappointing tasting room visits we've had. The biggest issue was the complete lack of hospitality and awareness toward an older woman in our group recovering from knee surgery. There was no accommodation, no concern, no acknowledgment whatsoever. Instead of any table service or attentiveness, we repeatedly had to get up and walk inside the tasting room over and over for every single pour. By the end of the tasting, we got more steps in than a cattle drive. The two ladies working behind the counter looked like they were counting the minutes until closing time. No smiles. No energy. No effort to educate us about the wines, engage with guests, or make anyone feel welcome. We honestly felt more like an inconvenience than paying customers. I've seen friendlier expressions on bulls during branding season. What makes this especially frustrating is that the tasting room wasn't even busy -- there were maybe three other couples there besides our group. This wasn't staff being overwhelmed. It simply came across as lazy, disengaged, and rude service. The only thing flowing less than the hospitality was the wine pours. What surprised us most is that we've visited several other local wineries in the area over the years and have consistently experienced warm hospitality, friendliness, and genuine customer care. So this experience really stood out -- and not in a good way. Usually wine country feels welcoming. Here, we felt like a herd that wandered into the wrong pasture. Such a shame because the location and concept have so much potential, and we really wanted to support a local winery so close to home. Sadly, our guests left just as disappointed as we did. This tasting experience had less warmth than a steel feed trough in January. Mad Cow Review Rating: -- Two Bulls Down Great opportunity. Terrible hospitality. Would've had a better customer experience being licked by a pasture cow.

great ambiance and wine tasting experience! staff was very friendly…read more I will be back for sure

Service: Fantastic! Food: Delicious!…read more Cons: Parking is limited A gem of a place located in Newcastle. This tasting room is looking to provide high quality service that people would expect from more established wineries and they are doing it right. I've been here 4 times by the time of writing this review and the experiences have all been fantastic. All the staff really do invest in the guests. Very knowledgeable about the wine and dishes. They take the time to really break down the wine and food if you don't know your stuff like me. They check up on you frequently! I really enjoyed the Carmenere wine. It's not as dry and is easily palatable for people who don't usually prefer red wines. I'm not super knowledgable in wine, but the flavors were earthy and slightly dark fruity taste. Some nights they have live music or events to meet the owners. Can't wait to see how the vineyard turns out if this is just a sneak peak of what's to come!

I love the ambience inside. We sat at the corner table in the most comfortable leather chairs with…read morea view of their outside patio. I loved all the vibrant pictures on their walls. Our wine host was friendly, super knowledgeable on the wine varieties as well as giving interesting wine descriptions. I thought the pours were generous and I didn't feel rushed. I liked that I was given time to investigate and enjoy which wines I wanted to purchase. I bought 4 bottles to enjoy at home. The Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and Sierra red were my top three favorites. I docked a star since it's not really a vineyard and you have a view of Highway 80 but overall it's a great little escape and great way to spend the afternoon.

Here for a Staff Holiday gathering. What a great spot. Total hidden gem. It's cozy and very rustic…read more Downstairs is an event room. Service was nice. Live music at 7p what a treat. My wine of choice was the Barbera, it's red and smooth. The Sauvignon Blanc was quite tasty as well.

A different experience. Grab a snack and a glass of wine and meet a new friend. You're in for a…read morenice surprise.

We thoroughly enjoyed Prime Rib Night yesterday! The service was prompt and attentive. We…read moreappreciated the wine descriptions they explained to help guide us for our selections. The sparkling wine is exceptionally delightful and the meal was delicious and cooked to perfection. The musician set a great vibe for the occasion. We look forward to returning for future even

I just had to leave a review to highlight the incredible table service provided by Ash -- it truly…read moremade the entire experience exceptional. From the moment we were seated, Ash was attentive, professional, and genuinely warm. They struck the perfect balance between being helpful and giving us space to enjoy our meal. Ash anticipated our needs before we even had to ask -- drinks were refreshed promptly, recommendations were spot-on, and every interaction felt personal and thoughtful. You can tell they take real pride in their work, and it absolutely shows. It's rare to come across service that elevates a dining experience this much, but Ash did exactly that. If every server were like Ash, dining out would always be this enjoyable. I'll definitely be coming back -- and hoping to be served by Ash again!

This place feels like a second living room for me. I absolutely love coming in here and Natalie…read more(the owner) is incredibly knowledgeable about wine. Definitely recommend ordering a grilled cheese while you're here as well!

Natalie is amazing! This is a hidden gem. Went with some girlfriends and Natalie was amazing. Great…read morewine, great food, and super unpretentious . Cant wait to check out trivia night!